At least two terrorists trying to enter Turkey through illegal means were arrested near the country's southeastern border by security forces on Sunday.

Axar.az reports that PKK terrorist was captured trying to cross the Syrian border, security forces said.

He was hiding among a group of eight people in the Akcakale town of the southeastern Sanliurfa province near the Syrian border.

At least 4 kilograms (8.8 pounds) of explosives hidden in the terrorist's bag were seized and safely destroyed by the security forces.

The other seven suspects are under investigation.

Another PKK terrorist was arrested while trying to enter Turkey through the Iranian border, the National Defense Ministry reported.